Asked by Denise Uruchima on May 15, 2024
Verified
Which of the following is considered one of the outer planets?
A) Mars
B) Jupiter
C) Venus
D) Moon
E) none of these
Outer Planets
The planets in the Solar System located beyond the asteroid belt, including Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, characterized by their large sizes and gaseous compositions.
Jupiter
The largest planet in our solar system, known for its prominent storms including the Great Red Spot, and having a composition dominated by hydrogen and helium.
Mars
Fourth planet out from the Sun.
- Understand fundamental concepts in astronomy, such as the development of the solar system, the characteristics of celestial objects, and the forces influencing them.
Verified Answer
VL
Vallerie LozanoMay 18, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Jupiter is considered one of the outer planets in our solar system, being the largest planet and located beyond the asteroid belt, unlike Mars and Venus which are inner planets. The Moon is not a planet, but a satellite of Earth.
Learning Objectives
- Understand fundamental concepts in astronomy, such as the development of the solar system, the characteristics of celestial objects, and the forces influencing them.